Should I Send My Child To School?

The best practice of care is to keep a child home for a minimum of 24 hours after illness symptoms appear

Always contactthe school to report your child’s absence

When can my child return to school?

No fever (100° or more) for 24 hours without the use of medication

No vomiting for 24 hours

No watery stools for 24 hours

No rash and/or communicable disease unless written release is provided by a health care provider

On an antibiotic for at least 24 hours

What health services are available during my child’s day?

Basic first aid for illness/injury

Parental notification of illness/injury

Medication administration

Attendance tracking

Vision and hearing screenings available upon request

Who provides health services during school hours?

Health Room Assistants work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse

Health Room Assistants are trained in First Aid and CPR/AED skills

School District Nurse supports the Health Room Program by scheduling time for each building (available anytime by pager / provides oversight for health services in multiple schools)

Please request contact with the School District Nurse through the Health Room Assistant if your child requires special health services (i.e. management of diabetes, severe allergies, seizures, special health care procedures, etc.)

What if my child needs medications at school?

If possible, schedule medications outside of school hours

For Prescription Medications: a written consent by a licensed health care provider and the parent must be on file in the health room before medication can be given

For Over-the-Counter Medications: Written consent by a parent/guardian is required before medication can be given

All medication needs to be in the original, manufacturer’s container or a pharmacy-labeled container Medication must be transported by parent/guardian to and from school

Medication must be administered through the Health Room unless written consent is provided for self-administration of inhalers or Epi-Pens. Medications will be given according to manufacturer’s instructions following directions on box/packaging for dosing.

Please pre-arrange alternative care providers, with available transportation, if your child were to be sick/injured and you could not be reached (Update changes throughout the year with the Health Room Assistant)

Your child’s health and safety is our goal while in the learning environment!

Leanna Manser, RN, BSN, District School NurseBrookfield East High School
Pilgrim Park Middle School
Burleigh, Dixon & Tonawanda Elementary Schools